The In Vitro Methods (IVM) Lab at Brandeis University, led by Prof. Duane Juang, is seeking a motivated Research Technician in Microbiology and Diagnostics. The successful candidate for this position will work on interdisciplinary projects alongside biologists and engineers to develop microscale microbial community models for antibiotic discovery. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: A degree in Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field; Hands-on experience working with bacteria; Experience developing diagnostic devices for infectious diseases.

The hiring range for the position is $46.5k-$58.1k

The essential functions of the position include:

• Function 1: Design and execute experiments related to: Building microbial community models for antibiotic discovery and developing diagnostic devices and assays for infectious diseases. Estimated time: 50%

• Function 2: Support the day-to-day operations and management of the lab: 30%

• Function 3: Assist in mentoring junior researchers in the lab: 20%

Job Requirements:

• AS/equivalent (BS preferred) in Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field

• 3-5 years of relevant experience required

• Experience with Microbial culture, experience with lab management, experience working on diagnostics and antibiotics is highly preferred.

• Needs at least 1 year of prior lab experience in microbiology
  Needs at least 1 year of experience working as a research associate or technician
  Needs at least 1 year of experience managing lab operations (ordering consumables, managing inventory, etc.)

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th...e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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